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Senior Innovation and Design Engineer, Worldwide Design and Engineering

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Amazon

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Engineering
  • Barcelona

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in engineering, design project management experience, CAD proficiency, willingness to travel, and a master's with five years in material handling, plus skills in process design and safety.
  • You will design and implement innovative engineering solutions, manage multiple projects, collaborate with teams and vendors, and provide technical leadership while communicating effectively with senior executives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent or a related field
  • Experience in Design/Innovation Engineering, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering, or related
  • Experience must involve ownership/management of engineering design projects.
  • Proficiency using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software.
  • Ability to travel 20% globally.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field and at least five years experience in the Material Handling Intralogistics industry.
  • Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, robotics and/or high-speed manufacturing.
  • Experience with process design and based on Lean Principles.
  • Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, and using statistics and data to solve problems
  • Design-in-Safety experience

Responsibilities

  • Invent, design, and implement engineering solutions to complex material flow/transformation and human/machine efficiency problems throughout the global Amazon supply chain.
  • Lead and coordinate design and innovation efforts to develop optimal solutions for the fulfillment and transportation network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations.
  • Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time.
  • Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.
  • Provide technical leadership for large-scale engineering projects.
  • Effectively communicate the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions to make a compelling business case with senior executives.

FAQs

What is the educational requirement for the Senior Innovation and Design Engineer position?

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline) or foreign equivalent is required, along with experience in related fields.

How much travel is expected for this role?

The position requires up to 20% global travel.

What type of projects will I be working on in this role?

You will work on a variety of projects including green-fields, brown-fields, and retrofits for fulfillment centers, cross-dock facilities, specialty facilities, ground and air transportation centers throughout North America and Europe.

What software proficiency is required for this job?

Proficiency in business/technical software such as MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software is required.

Is previous experience in automated material handling equipment required?

While not strictly required, experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and robotics is strongly preferred.

Does Amazon offer benefits for this position?

Yes, Amazon offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, maternity and parental leave options, and paid time off (PTO).

Are there opportunities for growth in this position?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for learning and growth while working on high-impact, high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment.

What attributes are sought in a successful candidate for this role?

A successful candidate should have strong technical problem-solving abilities, excellent project management skills, and the motivation to achieve results in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment.

Will I be collaborating with teams outside of my own?

Yes, you will collaborate with internal teams as well as external vendors to generate cost-effective solutions.

Is design-in-safety experience necessary for this role?

Design-in-safety experience is preferred for this position.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.